As the number of people in receipt of disability benefits such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance continues to rise, a former employee at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared some insider tips which could help people making a new claim for additional financial support. The latest figures from the DWP and Social Security Scotland show there are now 3.6 million people claiming PIP, nearly 315,000 on ADP and over 1.
6m receiving Attendance Allowance. As new claims continue to soar, the ex-employee with 42 years experience working across State Pensions and benefits at the DWP is urging new applicants to “keep a copy of the claim form they submit” as it could prove invaluable when the award is due to be reviewed. Online claims for PIP (depending on your postcode), ADP and Attendance Allowance (limited number per week) can make it easier to save a copy to your home computer or laptop, but for people completing a paper-based form should make a copy before submitting it.
If you don’t already have a copy of your PIP 2 evidence form - the health questionnaire you filled in before getting an assessment - contact the PIP enquiry line on 0800 121 4433 and ask them to send you one. Having a copy of this will help you with any future reviews for PIP, or ADP if you are due to transfer to the Social Security Scotland system before the end of 2025. The form can help remind you of the original responses you gave .